A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2633697 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2635088 epoch_slot_no: 21488 block_no: 2633574 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1145 time: 2019-05-26 21:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2667319738d383c4ec6330c854b5a4f7d56d140ea95fb097b5ffdc105f45790dBlock Operator
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